How Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center's Tuition Changes

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center over the past 11 years. The COA has increased 36.21% for that period where last year costs was $37,407. The total cost includes the tuition & fees and books & supplies costs of the largest vocational program in addition to the living costs.

Cost of Attendance Changes of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (2013-2024)
Year	Living off Campus	Changes by Year
2013-14	$27,463	-
2014-15	$28,134	2.44%
2015-16	$28,499	1.30%
2016-17	$28,004	-1.74%
2017-18	$28,508	1.80%
2018-19	$28,855	1.22%
2019-20	$29,370	1.78%
2020-21	$30,010	2.18%
2021-22	$34,405	14.65%
2022-23	$35,941	4.46%
2023-24	$37,407	4.08%

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

The following table and chart shows the tuition & fees change of the largest program at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. The tuition & fees has increased 44.79% for last 11 years where the recent tuition & fees are $19,095.

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (2013-2024)
Year	Tuition & Fees	Changes By Year
2013-14	$13,188	-
2014-15	$13,545	2.71%
2015-16	$14,021	3.51%
2016-17	$14,490	3.34%
2017-18	$14,893	2.78%
2018-19	$14,960	0.45%
2019-20	$15,235	1.84%
2020-21	$15,910	4.43%
2021-22	$16,513	3.79%
2022-23	$17,994	8.97%
2023-24	$19,095	6.12%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased 3.75% from year 2013 to 2024 where current year costs are $1,800.

Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (2013-2024)
Year	Books & Supplies	Changes by Year
2013-14	$2,155	-
2014-15	$1,711	-20.60%
2015-16	$1,600	-6.49%
2016-17	$1,394	-12.88%
2017-18	$1,495	7.25%
2018-19	$1,775	18.73%
2019-20	$2,015	13.52%
2020-21	$1,980	-1.74%
2021-22	$1,860	-6.06%
2022-23	$1,735	-6.72%
2023-24	$1,800	3.75%

Living Costs Changes of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (2013-2024)
Year	Living Off Campus	Changes by Year
2013-14	$3,120	-
2014-15	$3,315	6.25%
2015-16	$3,315
2016-17	$3,120	-5.89%
2017-18	$3,120
2018-19	$3,119
2019-20	$3,119
2020-21	$3,119
2021-22	$4,031	32.28%
2022-23	$4,211	1.12%
2023-24	$4,511	1.85%

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How much has Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes